Mental health researchers at the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science are calling for participants for a study on how workplace stressors affect staff who live with autism.

Sarah Benjamin, a US specialist in veterinary oncology, has joined the team at Davies Veterinary Specialists – taking to four the number of oncology specialists now in situ.

“These changes show that all breeds can, and must, evolve to redress any serious health issues associated with conformation” – Dan O’Neill, chairman of the Brachycephalic Working Group.

Vet advises farmer delegates that milking starts hundreds of yards from the parlour and that little changes can make a big difference.

The collaboration with PetsApp covers Blue Cross’ four animal hospitals, which help more than 24,000 pets each year.

The BCVA has launched a new sustainability policy document to set out net zero ambitions to help UK farm vets and their clients.

The UK veterinary profession has responded with offers of support and assistance after a female Afghan vet who is living in hiding in Kabul reached out for help. 

“It is salutary to see the huge demand for veterinary oncology education all over the world” – former WSAVA president and oncology working group member, Jolle Kirpensteijn.

Nominations open to RCVS council and VN council, respectively, with applications encouraged until Monday 31 January.

The safeguarding antibiotics campaign was launched to coincide with Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November).

BSAVA PetSavers is looking for vets, VNs and veterinary physiotherapists who are involved – or have been involved – with senior dog preventive health care to take part in survey.

“We will be drawing up detailed plans for the safe removal and storage of our effects, including the library, historical collection and archives” – RCVS chief executive Lizzie Lockett. 

November’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession Survey shows 92% of those surveyed were concerned about the potential effects of antimicrobial resistance.

Association raises fresh concerns about vets’ names being made public, but college registrar points to misconceptions about the nature of the cases to be submitted to new conduct committee.

“The efforts and support of so many people and organisations has helped realise this – thanks ever so much to them all” – Darrell Abernethy, head of Aberystwyth University School of Veterinary Science.

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service operates on boxer Toby, born with exposed intestines.

After difficult 18 months, vet pharmaceutical company hopes online game, in partnership with Vet Times, will help vet professionals to de-stress and remember importance of preventives against parasites.

The bursaries, part of the MSD Animal Health bursary scheme, have been awarded to encourage development of new skills and knowledge.